2001 Profile of the division of Stirling

State:

Name Derivation:

Named after Sir James Stirling (1791–1865), the first Governor of Western Australia (1828–1839).

Area and Location Description:

It covers an area of approximately 76 sq km from the Indian Ocean to the west and Mirrabooka and Dianella in the east.

The suburbs of Balcatta, Balga, Carine, Gwelup, Hamersley, Innaloo, Karrinyup, Mirrabooka, Nollamara, Stirling and Westminster are entirely within the Division. It also encompasses part of the suburbs of Doubleview, Dianella, North Beach, Woodlands and Yokine.

The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.